Dark Star Books » Independent Bookstore Directory

Dark Star has been buying an selling books and comics in Yellow Springs for 36 years! Whether you like classics like The Great Gatsby or hard to find vintage Science Fiction, we’ve probably got something for you. History, Philosophy and Metaphysics mingle side by side on shelves full of over 40,000 used, rare, and collectible books. We also carry a select array of new books, as well as games, Geek culture collectibles and more. Stop by sometime, and be sure to say hi to our resident cat.

Store Hours

Monday through Sunday

11:00am – 5:00pm

Mary Alice Wilson

FOUNDER AND OWNER

Mary Alice Wilson opened Dark Star Books and Comics in 1982 in Yellow Springs, Ohio after a successful career teaching at elementary schools, high schools, Central State University, Wilberforce University. “After teaching reading for so many years to people that didn’t like to read, I decided I wanted to be in a place where people appreciated reading and books,” says Mary Alice. Dark Star started as a small comic shop in the King’s Yard area of Yellow Springs As the years passed and the business grew, the store moved across the street to a narrow storefront on Xenia Avenue (which is now part of The Emporium), and in 1989 the store moved into its familiar Xenia Avenue home. In 2012, Mary’s daughter Kate moved back to YS, and has been managing the store ever since.